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Sleep Better With the 10-3-2-1-0 Sleep Rule
Sleep is so important that most Americans say they would change their morning routine to get more rest. 29% would skip breakfast and a third would opt for finger food only to save time. 29% would forgo their morning showers, and 27% would even skip brushing their teeth! On the other hand...Read More
The Mind After Midnight Hypothesis
Do you struggle to fall asleep at night, or do you often find yourself burning the candle at both ends? You’ll almost certainly know that quality sleep is vital for clear thinking and making rational decisions. Indeed, a bad night’s sleep can severely impact our thought processes, choices and m...Read More
How to Sleep Better while Traveling
Approximately 36% of Americans plan to travel in the next 3 months. The prospect is promising, but it comes with one problem that often gets ignored — how well will you sleep? 4 out of 5 travelers struggle to sleep when they’re not at home, losing up to 58 minutes per...Read More
Why Sleep Deprivation is Increasing
Are you sleeping well? If not, you’re not alone. Between 50 and 70 million Americans struggle with sleep. As sleep deprivation increases, so do health hazards related to sleeplessness. Lack of sleep causes injuries from accidents, illnesses from a lower immune system, and even deadly dis...Read More
Gender Sleep Differences: Men vs. Women
We know that men and women have their differences, but did you know that those differences also apply to the way we sleep? While we know much about the health benefits of sleep, there are important differences between how men sleep and how women sleep. This includes their susceptibility to slee...Read More
4 Ways to Help Your Spouse with CPAP
2 in 5 Americans have left a relationship because of their partner’s poor sleeping habits! Most can only last for 1 1/2 hours with a snoring partner before asking them to move, and 56% would rather sleep alone. 90 million Americans snore, and 50% of those have OSA or obstructive sleep a...Read More
How Constant Fatigue Can Be a Sign of a Sleep Disorder
Sleep is not only essential for our daily wellness and wakefulness, but it directly impacts our physical health. Not getting enough meaningful sleep can contribute to a number of different wellness issues. A sleep disorder can really throw our circadian rhythms out of wack, which can make our ...Read More
Back to School: How to Set Childrens Sleep Schedules
Children need about 9-11 hours of sleep each night – that’s a lot! But adequate sleep is critical to keeping them both cooperative and healthy. Sleep patterns matter nearly as much as getting the proper amount. Kids thrive on routine. This becomes especially important when s...Read More
What Is REM Sleep?
Sleep is essential for physical and mental wellbeing. Sleep is our body’s chance to restore and revitalize for the day ahead. But did you know that there are different types of sleep? REM sleep is one of the most interesting stages of sleep—when we dream and our brains are active. It is also ...Read More
Race, Ethnicity and Gender May Be Common Factors in Sleep Disorders
Race, ethnicity, and gender are common factors that play a significant role in many areas of an individual’s life. These factors often relate to intertwining issues of health, socioeconomic status, and the ability to find care. The COVID-19 pandemic, for example, disproportionately affected ...Read More